OUR TEAM: Promega’s Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team brings skills from different experiences in the safety arena and includes both seasoned safety professionals and more recent graduates from safety and environmental programs. We are continuous learners – learning from each other and from so many others at Promega. We work together to build positive relationships throughout all departments at Promega to reach our goal – to keep employees safe at work. YOUR ROLE: The EHS Technician will bring enthusiasm to our team as we work together to sustain current safety initiatives and build new safety programs. In this role, you will have the voice and opportunity to shape the "box" you're working in. Key responsibilities include managing hazardous waste operations by collecting, processing, labeling, and storing chemicals and biological waste in compliance with regulations and company standards. You will assist in scheduling and overseeing the shipment and disposal of hazardous materials, support the EHS Service Request Program, and maintain inventory of EHS equipment and supplies. The EHS Technician also contributes to hazard communication efforts, chemical inventory management, and continuous improvement initiatives. A strong commitment to safety, inclusion, and ethical practices is essential. Additionally, we value openness to AI applications and encourage fostering innovation by supporting the integration of AI tools into EHS workflows. JOB OBJECTIVE: Assist and support the Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) department by performing tasks that ensure a safe workplace and sustain Promega’s compliance with Local, State, and Federal environmental, health, and safety regulations. CORE DUTIES: 1. Collect chemical and biological waste from satellite accumulation areas in all facilities. 2. Properly identify, segregate, process, label, and store hazardous waste according to standard operating procedures and applicable regulations. 3. Assist in scheduling, organizing and oversee the packaging, labeling, shipment, and disposal of hazardous waste in all facilities. 4. Serve as a back up to the Radiation Safety Officer to receive, check in and deliver radioisotopes to authorized Hot Laboratories. 5. Assist with the Promega EHS Service Request Program. 6. Maintain inventory and inspect EHS equipment and supplies. 7. Member of the Incident Investigation, Safety Inspection, and Emergency Response Teams. 8. Assist with chemical inventory, maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and continuous improvement of hazard communication. 9. Demonstrates inclusion through their own words and actions and is accountable for a safe workspace. Acts with kindness, curiosity and respect for others. 10. Embracing and being open to incorporating Promega’s 6 Emotional & Social Intelligence (ESI) core principles in daily work. 11. Understands and complies with ethical, legal and regulatory requirements applicable to our business. KEY QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High School diploma or proven work experience that ensures you are ready to be successful in this role. 2. 0-2 years of experience working with or around hazardous materials. 3. Experience and knowledge of laboratory environment. 4. Highly organized and strong attention to detail with the ability to work in an environment with multiple short-term deadlines, frequent interruptions and changing priorities. 5. Ability to collaborate with others to achieve project goals. 6. Must enjoy the challenge of unfamiliar tasks and will learn quickly when facing new problems. 7. Strong written and verbal communication skills. 8. Willingness to work hands on in the labs, utilizing basic tools to perform tasks in labs and warehouses. 9. Strong knowledge of common Microsoft Office programs, experience using databases and entering technical data. 10. Open to AI and its application and supportive of driving AI applications within the department, fostering innovation and integration into workflows. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Associate / Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, chemistry or related field with a minimum of 2 years working with hazardous materials. 2. Certification in one or more of the following: HAZWOPER, CHMM, RCRA, DOT. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 1. Ability to position objects up to 50 pounds. Transport 55-gallon drums and cubic yard boxes. 2. Ability to operate manual and powered pallet jack. 3. Must be able to move about the multiple buildings, upstairs, chemical storage rooms, and through laboratories. 4. Must be able to remain stationary for moderate amounts of time. 5. Ability to position oneself in low positions. 6. Ability to transport items between buildings. At Promega, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.